Book Brief: This Time You Lose

This Time You Lose

by  Chris Stralyn
Genre: Suspense
Approx. 75,000 words

What would you do if street thugs invaded your home? What if you’re a daycare provider, caring for a dozen children at the time? Lisa Kaamp, a most unlikely heroine, faces just such a nightmare in This Time You Lose, the suspense driven story of one woman’s struggle to survive when she and the children she cares for become victims of a home invasion gone terribly wrong.

This title is available from Amazon US and Amazon UK. Continue reading “Book Brief: This Time You Lose”

Video Trailer: Buck the Good Doog

Are you ready to embark on a fun adventure with an endearing dog? Witness how an eight-week-old collie pup gets adopted and becomes a loyal herd dog.

Based on true events, this book will educate your child on the breed instincts and characteristics of a collie. Filled with colorful, hand-painted illustrations, it will capture your child’s imagination and take them on a journey in the life of a loyal four-legged companion. Buck the Good Doog is a must read that allows children to explore both the beauty and responsibility of owning man’s best friend. The word “Doog” is not a typo. You will have to read the book to find out why it becomes a part of his name!

This title is available in print or Kindle edition from Amazon.

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Flash Fiction Challenge: Location is Everything

Photo by K.S. Brooks

I guess it’s just not the kind of question you think to ask when you’re talking to a realtor. It was a nice looking place. It was clean and well-kept. It was close to good schools.

I can’t even complain that the realtor played down the issue of having genetic scientists next door.  It just never came up.

Of course, you make adjustments. The geraniums go on the other side of the house now. Vacations are timed according to mating season rather than convenience.

That’s not the worst part, though. . . Continue reading “Flash Fiction Challenge: Location is Everything”